February 5, 2020
THIS WEEK'S inSIDER POLL
Are Roses and Chocolates for Valentine's Day...
Sweet
Expected
Appropriate
Cliche
Lame and Lazy
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LAST WEEK'S inSIDER POLLS
QUESTION: WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE PART OF SUPER BOWL SUNDAY?
QUESTION: WHO DO YOU WANT TO WIN THE SUPER BOWL LIV?
MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS
TALKING IT INTO THE LIGHT
Seth Nilsen talks about his own experience with mental health disorder which led to his founding of the RSO, Mental Health Mankato. His story, the first in series, looks at his journey that involves green bandanas on backpacks to raise mental health communication and awareness

"THOUGHTS & PRAYERS"
GREG WILKINS INTERACTIVE ART SHOW
Associate Director of Student Activities at Minnesota State University, Mankato, Gregory Wilkins, is hosting an art exhibit in downtown Mankato at the Carnegie Art Center. This exhibit shines a spotlight on gun violence and social justice.

VALENTINE'S DAY MIXER
MEET INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
The International Student Association is hosting its annual Valentine's Day mixer on Feb. 14, from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Mankato Hosanna Lutheran Church.

At no cost, attendees can participate in speed dating, fun games and activities, dancing, free food and are eligible to win a door prize.

CELEBRATE GALENTINE'S DAY
WOMEN'S CENTER HOSTS FUN BRUNCH
After a successful trial run of the event last year, Galentine's Day is back and better than ever.

The Women's Center at Minnesota State University, Mankato is hosting its second annual Galentine's Day event on Feb. 13, (the day before Valentine's day), from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in CSU 245.

HOW GALENTINE'S DAY TRANSPIRED
THE PERSONAL STORY BEHIND THE EVENT
H ave you ever wondered how and why Galentine's Day was brought to Minnesota State University, Mankato?

After celebrating the holiday throughout high school with her best friend, a freshman was inspired to create an event that would aim to establish girlfriend bonds as strong as her own.

UNDECIDED STUDENT DROP-IN
LEARN ABOUT ALL DEGREES OFFERED
Are you looking for your perfect major or minor? Check out the Career and Development Center's Undecided Student Drop-In event on Feb. 10, from noon to 3 p.m., in the Career Development Center.

MAVERICK SPOTLIGHT!
MAVERICK ATHLETE OF THE WEEK:

Edwin Hookenson, Sr. Hockey


Edwin Hookenson is a senior at Minnesota State University, Mankato. Edwin is a three-year letter winner (2016-17, 2017-18 and 2018-19). In the 2018-19, Edwin was named to the CoSIDA Google Could Academic All-America Third Team, WCHA Scholar-Athlete and WCHA All-Academic.

Let’s put Edwin in the spotlight!


Click   HERE  for the Spotlight Article
CAMPUS EVENT SCHEDULE
MOVIES, EVENTS AND SPORTS
STOMPER CINEMA
Harriet
Thursday, February 6: 7 & 9:30PM
Friday, February 7: 7 & 9:30PM
Saturday, February 8: 7PM

Joker
Thursday, February 13: 7 & 9:30PM
Friday, February 14: 7 & 9:30PM
Saturday, February 15: 7PM


*All showings are in Ostrander Auditorium
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MAV SPORTS

Wrestling vs. MSU Moorhead
Thursday, February 6: 7PM
Taylor Center

Women's Hockey vs. Wisconsin
Friday, February 7: 2:07PM
Saturday, February 8: 2:07PM
Mayo Clinic Event Center

Softball vs. Northwest Missouri State
Friday, February 7: 4PM
Saturday, February 8: 4PM
The Diamond

Women's Basketball vs. Minnesota Crookston
Friday, February 7: 5:30PM
Bresnan Arena

Softball vs. Emporia State
Friday, February 7: 6:30PM
Saturday, February 8: 7:30PM
The Diamond

Men's Hockey vs. Northern Michigan
Friday, February 7: 7:07PM
Saturday, February 8: 6:07PM
Mayo Clinic Event Center

Men's Basketball vs. Minnesota Crookston
Friday, February 7: 7:30PM
Bresnan Arena

Men & Women's Track
Saturday, February 8: 11AM
Myers Field House

Women's Basketball vs. Bemidji State
Saturday, February 8: 3:30PM
Bresnan Arena

Men's Basketball vs. Bemidji State
Saturday, February 8: 5:30PM
Bresnan Arena

Softball vs. Lewis
Sunday, February 9: 2PM
The Diamond



Sports Calendar
EVENTS
A Doll House
February 5-8: 7:30PM
February 8-9: 2PM
Andreas Theatre

Dealing with a Break Up in College
Thursday, February 6: NOON-1:30PM
CSU 202

CSU Serendipity Karaoke
Thursday, February 6: 7:30-11PM
Maverick Bullpen

'For the Culture' Expo
Saturday, February 8: 6-10PM
CSU Ballroom

Roe Family Singers
Sunday, February 9: 7:30PM
Halling Recital Hall

Undecided Student Drop-In
Monday, February 10: NOON-3PM
Career Development Center (WA 209)

Loving Yourself
Tuesday, February 11: 4PM
CSU 204

Leadership U Workshop: Motivation
Tuesday, February 11: 5-6PM
CSU 245

The Talk - Race in America
Tuesday, February 11: 6-9PM
CSU 253/4/5

Dusty Heart
Tuesday, February 11: 7:30PM
Halling Recital Hall

Ritu - The Seasons
Wednesday, February 12: 7:30-10PM
Ostrander Auditorium

2020 Engineering Career & Internship Fair
Thursday, February 13: 9:30AM-2PM
CSU Ballroom

Galentine's Day
Thursday, February 13: 11AM-1PM
CSU 245
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